WORK on the latest phase of a large housing development in Watchet is expected to start on the coming weeks following the approval of plans.

Taunton-based house builder Summerfield Homes already had outline plans approved to build 250 new homes at its development at Liddymore Park on the southern edge of Watchet, with 57 houses already built.

Summerfield Homes then applied for approval of detailed aspects of the remainder of the houses, including access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale which was given the go-ahead by Somerset Council before Christmas.

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A spokesperson for the housebuilder said councillors agreed with the case officer that the “next phase of the development would deliver much-needed new affordable and open market housing on a well-designed scheme.”

The development comprises two, three and four bed houses and bungalows.

Ed Khodabandehloo, managing director at Summerfield Homes, said: “We are pleased to progress with this popular development in Watchet.

“It’s a great town with good local amenities benefiting from the lovely coast and countryside on its doorstep.

“We look forward to welcoming prospective purchasers and showcasing our properties at our on-site sales centre.”

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